I have always been intrigued by the concepts of nature, God, life, death, prayer, the future, and so forth. My outlook on these concepts is a culmination of over two decades of introspection, reflection, observation, and especially, what I consider makes more sense compared to the numerous religious beliefs and scientific theories prevalent in society today.

My viewpoint will likely continue to evolve and solidify further, keeping pace with my ongoing enlightenment. I consider that to be appropriate and preferable, since experience brings new wisdom.

I was born in the tropical island of Zanzibar in Tanzania (East Africa), but am of Indian Muslim heritage. I moved to the U.S. in 1981. As you may have guessed, English is not my first language. When I was growing up in the 70’s, Swahili was the official language in Tanzania, followed by English.

My life has been very fortunate overall, but I have had my share of trials and setbacks. Though religious proficiency isn’t among my strong points, I consider myself to be well-grounded—that’s what I think helped me deal reasonably well with the unfortunate experiences of being divorced twice (and handling the associated child-custody issues). It is also what I think helped me deal realistically with a totally unexpected major brain surgery in 2001, though I had been physically active for decades and was otherwise in excellent health.

My professional life has also been eventful in the sense that I went through a total shift in career from a certified public accountant and a certified management accountant to an electrical engineer. I was still in the last semester of a master’s degree in Taxation in 1988 when I started the first term of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Subsequently, as part of my engineering job requirements, I successfully completed (as a civilian) a very challenging Naval Nuclear Power School curriculum for officers.

I enjoy recreational traveling, and have fortunately been able to visit many countries, including Egypt, England, Israel, Netherlands, Portugal, Seychelles, South Africa, and Switzerland. I have also witnessed such wonders-of-the-world as Victoria Falls, Ngorongoro Crater, the Grand Canyon, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Taj Mahal.

I am presently married and have four lovely sons.

Accomplishments

I have a Business (CPA and CMA) and Engineering (Electrical and Nuclear) background.

Additional Information

My views in the book "Thinking Is Authorized! BEYOND Religion and Science" (as well on a number of associated videos on You Tube) are certainly not main stream ...